GDF‐15 is associated with sarcopenia and frailty in acutely admitted older medical patients
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DOI: 10.1002/jcsm.13513
Abstract: Growth differentiation factor‐15 (GDF‐15) has been associated with senescence, lower muscle strength, and physical performance in healthy older people. Still, it is not clear whether GDF‐15 can be utilized as a biomarker of sarcopenia and… read more here.
Keywords: gdf associated; sarcopenia frailty; acutely admitted; gdf ... See more keywords
The quality of life of older adults acutely admitted to the emergency department: A cross‐sectional study
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DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1223
Abstract: To investigate perceptions of individual QoL among acutely admitted older adults and explore whether homecare and readmission were associated with QoL. read more here.
Keywords: older adults; admitted emergency; life older; acutely admitted ... See more keywords
Abnormal routine blood tests as predictors of mortality in acutely admitted patients.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2019.12.009
Abstract: BACKGROUND This study aimed to improve early risk stratification in the emergency department by creating a simple blood test score based on routine biomarkers and assess its predictive ability for 30-day mortality of acutely admitted… read more here.
Keywords: acutely admitted; mortality acutely; admitted patients; day mortality ... See more keywords
Use of life support in acutely admitted ICU patients. An international cohort study
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DOI: 10.1111/aas.12878
Abstract: Use of life support in intensive care unit (ICU) patients has been associated with increased risk of poor outcome. The prognostic importance of the duration of support is less studied. We assessed the use of… read more here.
Keywords: life support; use life; icu patients; acutely admitted ... See more keywords
Decisions about the limitations of life-sustaining treatment for acutely admitted older patients: a retrospective study of a Danish patient cohort
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DOI: 10.1186/s12877-024-05452-w
Abstract: Life-sustaining therapy, including heart and lung resuscitation and transfer to the intensive care department, is demanding for patients and relatives and utilizes large amounts of healthcare resources. For older patients acutely admitted to the hospital,… read more here.
Keywords: therapy; acutely admitted; life sustaining; intensive care ... See more keywords